The Royal College of Music (RCM) is making a transformative leap forward by adopting Thesis Student Management (Thesis SM) as its new cloud-based Student Information System (SIS). This strategic move aligns with the RCM’s commitment to modernising student administration, streamlining processes, and enhancing the overall student experience. With its user-friendly interface, flexible configurations, and powerful reporting tools, Thesis SM will support the RCM in managing student data efficiently and accurately at every stage.
Thesis SM is designed to simplify administration, empower staff, and enhance the student experience—ensuring that the RCM’s world-class reputation is supported by world-class technology.
A Smarter Approach to Admissions and Principal Study Assignments
Managing admissions at a prestigious conservatoire like the RCM requires both efficiency and adaptability. With Thesis SM’s configurable workflows, the admissions process can be structured to support the RCM’s unique requirements. One key benefit is the ability to manage principal study specialisms via Thesis SM rulesets (workflows) within the system, allowing simplified alignment with UCAS, reducing complexity for applicants and administrators alike.
Thesis SM’s Flexi Field functionality further enhances this process by allowing institutions to define and capture relevant applicant data, such as audition details and principal study specialisms. This ensures that RCM can effectively manage the information needed to support students from the application stage onwards.
Empowering Curriculum Management with Flexibility
Music education requires a flexible approach to curriculum management, and Thesis SM provides the RCM with the tools to configure academic programmes in ways that best suit its students. With rule-based progression and classification tools, the system helps clarify academic requirements, making it easier for students and staff to track progress.
Whether structuring degree pathways or managing assessments, Thesis SM gives educators the ability to configure programmes that align with institutional needs while offering students a clear and structured academic journey.
Confidence in Compliance: HESA and Statutory Reporting Made Easy
Regulatory compliance can be complex, but Thesis SM simplifies the process by supporting HESA Data Futures and other statutory reporting requirements. By leveraging structured data hierarchies and real-time data collection, the RCM can streamline reporting and ensure accuracy without the burden of repetitive data entry. With built-in compliance features, the institution can confidently meet regulatory obligations while focusing on delivering an exceptional education.
Intelligent Reporting for Informed Decision-Making
Data-driven decision-making is essential for modern institutions, and Thesis SM provides customisable dashboards, query lists, and ad-hoc reporting tools to support this. Administrators can extract insights, track student progression, and generate reports with ease.
Key features include:
- User-friendly query lists for real-time analysis
- Standard and configurable ad-hoc reports tailored to the RCM’s specific needs
- Replica databases for in-depth analytics and strategic decision-making
These capabilities enable the RCM to harness the power of its data to improve efficiency, enhance student outcomes, and support institutional growth.
A Fully Connected Campus: Seamless Integrations for Efficiency
RCM relies on multiple digital tools to support its operations. Thesis SM’s open API architecture and integration platform enable seamless connectivity with finance systems, Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and other third-party applications. This ensures efficient data exchange and reduces duplication, allowing staff and students to access the information they need when they need it.
Higher Education Model (HEM): Reducing Time to Value
Thesis SM accelerates implementation and return on investment by providing out-of-the-box configurations and best-practice, field-led, fully documented processes. This approach allows institutions like the RCM to quickly adopt the system without extensive customisation, ensuring a smoother transition and more immediate benefits.
A Future-Proof Partnership: Innovation Meets Excellence
RCM’s decision to implement Thesis SM underscores its commitment to innovation and operational excellence. As Elly Taylor, Academic Registrar at the RCM, states:
"Thesis SM offers a refreshing, forward-thinking approach that meets modern student demands. It aligns with our aspirations and the expectations of today's students, providing innovative, flexible technology that will enhance our student experience."
Louise Thorpe, CEO of Thesis SM, also highlights the significance of this collaboration:
"We are delighted to be partnering with the RCM. Their commitment to excellence in student experience and administrative best practices is inspirational, and we are proud to support their specialist conservatoire-based education model."
By adopting Thesis SM, the RCM is investing in a future where education and technology work seamlessly together, ensuring that students, academic staff, and administrators benefit from an efficient, flexible, and inspiring environment.
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